Category Archives: State News

This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of Wisconsin's smoke-free indoor air law. According to the state's Department of Health Services, the law has significantly reduced both smoking rates and expos...

A suspect is in custody following a police standoff late Saturday night. Officers had responded to a property damage call when the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at them, prompting an officer to ...

A police officer is recovering in the hospital after crashing into a utility pole Sunday evening during a traffic pursuit. The Greendale Police Department says the officer was attempting a stop when a...

A weekend crash in Walworth County claimed the life of a 73-year-old man and left two others injured. Authorities responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 involving a motorcycle a...

After months of back and forth, the 2025-2027 biennial budget has been approved. Governor Tony Evers signed the budget at 1:30 a.m. after the Senate approved it on a 19-14 vote and the Assembly approv...

The Green Bay Packers have reopened submissions for their annual "Give Us A Sign" contest. Fans can submit creative messages, ranging from jokes to catchy one-liners, for a chance to see their sign pr...

A man who had evaded authorities for nearly 20 years has been arrested in Wisconsin. U.S. Marshals say Agustin Rivera-Contreras was discovered hiding under clothes in a closet at a home in Oconomowoc....

A suspect accused of ambushing two Milwaukee police officers is being held on $500,000 bail. Officers Kendall Corder and Christopher McCray were shot while responding to a call last Thursday. Corder d...

Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate are responding to a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision. This decision struck down the state's 19th-century abortion ban. In a 4-3 ruling, the court found t...

Restoration efforts are to thank for the return of the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources has announced that the application period for the season is ...